Analyst: Property Finance at Nedbank

Job Purpose
To provide support  to Property Finance KZN team by executing and implementing complex transactions with targeted clients related to lending and other structured transactions (non-vanilla lending) in line with Nedbank business strategy.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of credit papers (applications, memos, updates, reviews) by conducting historical financial analysis, financial modelling & debt scoping with related commentary, Industry & competitor analysis and sanctions screening.
• Assist with the review of legal documents by cross referencing approved terms sheets to draft legal agreements and ensure incorporation of all other commercial terms in the legal documents.
• Support the building and maintaining of external stakeholder relationships by setting up meetings on behalf of associates & principals, drafting list of requirements from clients and taking notes in relevant forums.
• Build and maintain internal stakeholder relationships by liaising and collaborating with relevant stakeholders and facilitating the sign off of relevant transactions.
• Ensure completion of high-quality credit papers within specified timelines by planning, scheduling, researching & gathering information, managing own time, reviewing own work and preparing in advance.
• Support effective execution of transactions by applying your skills, modelling, researching and analysing investment proposals.
• Meet performance targets by executing transactions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan.

Minimum Experience Level

• 2-3 years property or lending sector experience (Financial Services or similar).

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Property Studies/equivalent
• Post-graduate degree in Commerce/Science/Accounting/Finance (preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• CA (SA) or CFA

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Business principles
• Business terms and definitions
• Business writing
• Data analysis
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Industry trends
• Microsoft Office
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Oral and written communication techniques

Type of Exposure

• Assisting stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
• Sharing information in different ways to increase stakeholders understanding
• Challenging the status quo with a view to improving the environment or peoples understanding
• Understanding stakeholder needs
• Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem.
• Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
• Managing multiple transactions
• Identifying trends

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication
• Continuous Learning
• Collaborating
• Stress Tolerance
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills